intercom
noun/ˈɪntərˌkɑm/
Frequency rank: #14,497 most common English word
Meaning
A system that allows people in different rooms or areas to communicate with each other by voice.
Example sentence
The teacher used the school intercom to announce the schedule change to all students.
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